Postcode E3 5GU is located in a major urban area, within the Bow West ward of Tower Hamlets in the London region, and forms part of the Bow West area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year. The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Bow West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,486 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Bow West has a low crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bow West is £61,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E3 5GU.
Bow West near E3 5GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mile End located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Mile End | Central, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Mile End |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Bow Road | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Bow Road |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Hackney Wick | Overground | Walking directions to Hackney Wick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wennington Green | Small | Walking directions to Wennington Green |
| 0.4 mi | Lefevre Park | Small | Walking directions to Lefevre Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £595,475 in Bow West area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,500 up to £1,810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 53 | £465,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £765,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £1,049,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bow West
In the E3 5GU postcode area, located within Bow West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E3 5GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Ford Convenience Store | 464 Old Ford Road, London, E3 5JP | Walking directions to Old Ford Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tolga Supermarket | 493 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Tolga Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Fair Price Cash & Carry | 524 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Fair Price Cash & Carry |
| 0.2 mi | Bengal Mini Market | 435 Roman Road, London, E3 5LX | Walking directions to Bengal Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ahmed Cash & Carry | 562 Roman Road, London, E3 5ES | Walking directions to Ahmed Cash & Carry |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.